Paul Walker’s death was a tragedy and the legal fallout from the car accident that took the life of the Fast & Furious actor was lengthy and hotly contested. Like many civil cases, it ended without a clear verdict on who the winner was. Porsche, the manufacturer of the Carrera GT that Walker was riding in, settled with Walker’s estate for an undisclosed amount of … [Read more...] about How Paul Walker’s Death Was Finally Settled
Wrongful Death
The Butch Burgin Lawsuit & The Impact of COVID-19 Immunity Laws
Butch Burgin was active in his retirement. His family said he liked to be outdoors as often as he could. That is, until he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease over 3 years ago. Butch still wanted to be outdoors, but he was simply walking when his legs gave out. His family had no choice but to seek out a skilled nursing facility. A little over 2 months later, he passed … [Read more...] about The Butch Burgin Lawsuit & The Impact of COVID-19 Immunity Laws
Air Force Wrongful Death Lawsuit:
The Chuck Holbrook Accident
Chuck Holbrook was retired from the Air Force. The 53-year-old had won the Bronze Star and several commendation medals for service to his country. Even in retirement, he was still serving the U.S. when he went to the White Sands Missile Range in 2017.
Tragically, a misfire in a training exercise killed him. The Chuck Holbrook accident case wound up in federal court as a … [Read more...] about Air Force Wrongful Death Lawsuit:
The Chuck Holbrook Accident
What’s Behind the Lawsuit in the Guthrie Center Plane Crash
On November 9, 2018, 4 people got aboard a small airplane to go on a hunting trip in Iowa. The plane never made its destination and all 4 were killed when the plane crashed into a pasture near Iowa’s Guthrie Center airport. The relatives of the deceased are now bringing forth wrongful death lawsuits that allege an error by Ultra Flight LLC, an aviation maintenance facility, … [Read more...] about What’s Behind the Lawsuit in the Guthrie Center Plane Crash
COVID-19 Symptoms Cited in Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Walmart
Wando Evans had worked for Walmart the past 15 years and continued to report to work as the retail giant was allowed to continue operations amidst a national lockdown. The 51-year-old died on March 25, 2020, with COVID-19 symptoms cited as one factor in his passing. His family is bringing a wrongful death lawsuit against Walmart in response. Attorney Tony Kalogerakos filed the … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Symptoms Cited in Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Walmart